Fender American Standard Telecaster £879
For 2008, Fender discontinues the American Series and reinvents the American Standard
The MusicRadar Team, Thu 28 Feb 2008, 11:56 am UTC
Manufacturer's description
From orchestra pits to mosh pits; small clubs to stadiums and garages to recording studios, its signature sound is everywhere.
The new American Standard Telecaster still has the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and now includes great new features
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
The subtle improvements in resonance and vibe.
Cons
The new saddles subtly change the Tele character – not bad but different.
Verdict
A great performer, especially for modern rhythm styles but loses a little of the classic Tele identity in the process.
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American Standard Telecaster
- Price:
- £879
- Country of Origin:
- USA
- Available Finish:
- Three-colour sunburst (as reviewed, adds £50), black, candy cola, blizzard pearl. Natural and crimson red transparent both use ash bodies and add £100.
- Bolt-on Neck:
- 1
- Case Included:
- 1
- Features:
- Alder body, American Standard bridge with stamped brass plate and six pressed steel saddles, Fender Deluxe Staggered chrome-plated cast/sealed tuners. ELECTRICS: Two American Tele single-coils, three-way lever pickup selector switch, master volume, Delta Tone.
- Fingerboard Material:
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius:
- 9.5 inch (241mm)
- Left Handed Model Available:
- 1
- Neck Material:
- Maple
- No. of Frets:
- 22
- Options:
- Maple fingerboard (all colours).
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